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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 197.28 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 197.28 and 110.16 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 197.28 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/197.28 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 197.28 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 21,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732.36/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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